Mr Michael Chow, TTG Asia Media Publisher, presents the award to Mr Dominik Stamm, General Manager, Amari Orchid Resort & Tower

Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, Pattaya, received TTG Asia's coveted 'Best New Beach Resort' Award, on 9th October 2008, in the 19th TTG Annual Travel Awards 2008. This prestigious award signifies deserved recognition, from the readers of TTG of the resort's excellence in quality and service.

The General Manager, Mr Dominik Stamm, and his dedicated team are both delighted and honoured! The new 5-star resort offers an array of unrivalled facilities coupled with well-trained and attentive staff, offering personalised service, second to none, to exceed guest expectations. Mr Stamm was quoted as saying "Amari has created a trend-setting, cutting edge hotel-living experience with the new 5-star Ocean Tower, in a prime location. The innovative design features enhance our guests' experience, especially when combined seemingly effortlessly with the warmth and professionalism of our traditional Thai service."

Following the opening of Ocean Tower at the end of 2007, the hospitality industry in Pattaya has reached new heights. The resort is complete with superb facilities, such as the luxurious Sivara Spa & Sivara Salon, the executive Horizon Club floors experience, fine wining and dining and a new level of personalised service and innovations in exclusive accommodation. In addition, the state-of-art freestanding conference venue, Aranda Ballroom, and Mantra Restaurant & Bar have become the talk of the town.

This brand new hotel has already been awarded 5-star status granted by the Thailand Hotel Standard Foundation.

To the resort, we extend heartfelt congratulations, and to the readers of TTG Asia, the resort expresses a deep sense of gratitude.

Photo from left: Amari Executives
Khun Dhaninrat Klinhom, Director of Public Relations, Amari Orchid Resort & Tower
Khun Sasikornpong Muadtaisong, Director of Sales and Marketing, Amari Orchid Resort & Tower
Mr Kurt Rufli, Managing Director, Amari Hotels and Resorts
Mr Dominik Stamm, General Manager, Amari Orchid Resort & Tower
Mr Duncan Webb, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Amari Hotels and Resorts
Mr Peter Henley, new President & CEO, Amari Hotels and Resorts
M.L. Suravut Thongtham, Vice President of Sales, Amari Hotels and Resorts
Mr Wouter Hazenbroek, General Manager, Amari Boulevard Hotel
Mr Marco Saxer, General Manager, Amari Atrium Hotel

Note to Editors:

Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, situated amid manicured gardens, offers superb accommodation and facilities, including a grand total of 525 rooms, a range of restaurants, two outdoor pools and easy access to both water sports and golf courses. The luxurious Ocean Tower experience offers 297 stylish rooms and suites including an executive floor (Horizon Club), all with private balconies. The Garden Wing has 228 rooms and suites, many with private balconies too. The Resort is also home to the dynamic and innovative Mantra Restaurant & Bar, as well as a freestanding conference venue, Aranda Ballroom.

For more information on this press release and hi-res images, please contact:
Nikki Busuttil
Director of Communications                                            Telephone: +66(0) 2255 3767
Amari Hotels and Resorts                                                Fax: +66(0) 2255 3718
847 Petchburi Road                                                           Email: Send Nikki an email
Bangkok, 10400, Thailand                                                Website: www.amari.com